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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 29th 2010, 10:14 pm
Replies: 309
Views: 30,678
Posted By ydes

Re: December 2008 Applicants

It was a 885 - onshore , I was already in Australia on a student visa. But yea, its all done and good.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 29th 2010, 3:45 am
Replies: 309
Views: 30,678
Posted By ydes

Re: December 2008 Applicants

Probably should have updated but I did do the timeline!

My status is VISA Granted on 17/03/09 :thumbsup:

16. Ydes (Yash) , 885 (Online), MODL + CSL, 19th Dec 08 ; VISA GRANTED on 17th March...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 17th 2010, 10:31 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 909
Posted By ydes

Re: My timeline from PR to citizenship

Wow , thats amazing. I applied for citizenship today and I was told in very clear terms that under no circumstances would a officer meet me ; even if I waited. I was asked to give the papers to the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 5th 2010, 12:29 am
Replies: 10
Views: 977
Posted By ydes

Re: Help!! :Citizenship application with test already passed before 9/2010.

There is no compulsion to apply online only.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/how_to_apply/conferral_app_process/

Read the notice on this above link. That is applicable to you. Usual...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 4th 2010, 11:26 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By ydes

Re: Student VISA Urgent Help

thats right. it takes time to get a decent casual job and the wages cover your living expenses and then some. but thats about it. dont expect any major savings.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 2nd 2010, 9:32 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By ydes

Re: Citizenship, the wait and leaving the country

The RRV should be issued to you if you demonstrate a close and continuing association with Australia during this period. I think you satisfy this criteria.

Citizenship ceremony should be...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 2nd 2010, 9:29 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By ydes

Re: Student VISA Urgent Help

Here is what you can do. Take a 1 year admission into a course and actually do it. At the end of one year this course should allow you to have an option to go into the second year and get a higher...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 1st 2010, 10:50 am
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By ydes

Re: spouse visa

Check the immi.gov.au website. Your wife can immediately apply and come to Australia to join you since you are a legal permanent resident.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 29th 2009, 11:31 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,301
Posted By ydes

Re: Australian Citizenship Processing Times

Ignore the helpline , a lot of the time they give advice that is completely incorrect. I actually talked to two different people since they could not figure out my query and ended up with the wrong...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 28th 2009, 11:06 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 6,852
Posted By ydes

Re: Difference between online and paper based applications

Sorry, should have put in a more detailed way. I had only filed once - obviously , used the online system. I had done a lot of research prior to that and talked to a few agents as well. They all...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 28th 2009, 10:53 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 5,252
Posted By ydes

Re: How to prove Sister as Dependant

You could. But its faster and easier for him to apply for an independent student visa - supported by you.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 28th 2009, 10:43 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,301
Posted By ydes

Re: Australian Citizenship Processing Times

Alright , I admit it. I have an ulterior motive.

I cant stand the labor government! I want to vote and bring back the liberals! :eek:

hehe, alright ; let the brickbats begin.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 28th 2009, 10:39 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 25,438
Posted By ydes

Re: People Who are filling form 80 - Please watch for this...

Office address wont do. Even if you are staying temporarily in a place for a month or a fortnight, you have to mention your residential address. Apparently they run it through some sort of database...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 28th 2009, 8:22 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,301
Posted By ydes

Re: Australian Citizenship Processing Times

Hmm , my council sent me the dates - the timings are usually in the evenings about 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. ; I guess that means most (if not all) should find it convenient. Also I think you only need to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 11:21 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 25,438
Posted By ydes

Re: People Who are filling form 80 - Please watch for this...

When I had applied for my 885 , I pre-loaded all the documents including the 80 without being asked for it. It doesnt hurt and certainly can speed up things instead of waiting for them to ask for it...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 11:18 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By ydes

Re: How much time will it take to get Visa after job inquiry?????

Steve , I beg to differ. It was 25 minutes. But depending on the difference in time between our postings it could be slightly more.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 11:15 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,078
Posted By ydes

Re: Travelling while on a Bridging A / Student Visa?

Hi Mate,

I was in the exact same fix myself. I can tell you with certainty that you can definitely do that. Surprisingly the immi people on the helpline did not know about it. they asked me to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 11:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,589
Posted By ydes

Re: Avarage Fees of Immigration Agents

I know how its become a thumb rule to say go with MARA registered agent. Let me go a bit further and say there are nincompoops who manage to get MARA registration too. Get someone who is well...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 10:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,559
Posted By ydes

Re: PR to citizenship

Also , if you do not shift to Australia permanently but simply maintain the PR then it would be very difficult for you to get a RRV. This means even if you moved in say just 6 months before your PR...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 10:52 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 6,852
Posted By ydes

Re: Difference between online and paper based applications

I dont remember where I read it but if I recall correctly, they seem to prefer online applications. Finally, in my experience online applications do get processed quicker.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 10:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,531
Posted By ydes

Re: Bridging Visa B Advice

On which visa are you currently ? Has it expired ? Remember the Bridging visa A does not kick in until the previous visa that you were holding has expired.

eg - you may have come here on a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 10:25 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,301
Posted By ydes

Re: Australian Citizenship Processing Times

Good God , I think I was clear enough that I would be here till the approval is done. However its after that another 4-5 months waiting for the ceremony which irks me. Would you rather have me make...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 27th 2009, 9:34 am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,301
Posted By ydes

Re: Australian Citizenship Processing Times

I feel the same way. I just hope they were more transparent about the whole thing. It seems they have changed the form 1300t from previously and are now asking details about your council at the same...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 26th 2009, 7:43 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,301
Posted By ydes

Re: Australian Citizenship Processing Times

My council mentions that they have ceremonies every 8-12 weeks - however that is just on the website and may not be actual ones , will call and find out.

I understand that we may not travel...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 25th 2009, 8:32 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,301
Posted By ydes

Re: Australian Citizenship Processing Times

When you say approved on the spot - does that mean they processed it immediately? Then what did you get in the post - cause I thought they must be doing some more checks after we apply.

Another...
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